Kelsi's Guidebook
Food scene
Communal Cafe
Favorite coffee shop in town, great food. Awesome place to work from too!
Awesome pizzas, bakery and coffee. Fun casual brewery, great for families.
171 locals recommend
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StAwesome pizzas, bakery and coffee. Fun casual brewery, great for families.
We love getting a happy hour spot at the bar tables that face out to the street. We prefer brunch over dinner here. Sister hotel to the National
39 locals recommend
Holbrooke Hotel
212 W Main StWe love getting a happy hour spot at the bar tables that face out to the street. We prefer brunch over dinner here. Sister hotel to the National
Make reservations ahead of time! Take out sushi available by reservation
78 locals recommend
Sushi In the Raw
135 Spring StMake reservations ahead of time! Take out sushi available by reservation
Heartwood
237 Commercial StGo-to lunch spot! Great salads and toasts
We love the cocktails, a fun date night spot, great food at Lola as well as brunch - which is available every day of the week!
39 locals recommend
National Hotel
211 Broad StWe love the cocktails, a fun date night spot, great food at Lola as well as brunch - which is available every day of the week!
Great wine - bring your own food or you can order to have something delivered to the outdoor seating.
31 locals recommend
Nevada City Winery
321 Spring StGreat wine - bring your own food or you can order to have something delivered to the outdoor seating.
Panoy Bistro
442 Colfax AveFunky local spot. Bring cash for the bar!
One 11 Kitchen and Bar
300 Commercial StBest burgers in town
Watershed at the Owl
134 Mill StFavorite date night spot! Locally sourced and meat focused.
Cake Bakery & Cafe
131 Mill StBest celebratory cakes & desserts! Sweet treats and bakery
Sopa Thai Cuisine
312 Commercial StThai takeout
BrewBilt BrewHaus
Great beer & food!
Sightseeing + Hiking
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StHoyt’s Crossing
Hoyt Crossing RoadAwesome hiking, picnic spot, swimming hole. Accessible and easy parking. Brand new restored historic covered bridge over the Yuba.
66 locals recommend
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
17660 Pleasant Valley RdAwesome hiking, picnic spot, swimming hole. Accessible and easy parking. Brand new restored historic covered bridge over the Yuba.
Shopping
My favorite local boutiques
Kitkitdizzi
231 Broad StAtra Nova by Sheila B.
219 Broad StSunchild’s Parlour
126 W Main StThe Fur Traders
303 Broad StTYSA THE STORE
300 Spring StGroceries
Cute coop
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrClosest liquor store with nice selection and convenient shop open late
6 locals recommend
Bonanza Market
321 Broad StClosest liquor store with nice selection and convenient shop open late
SPD Market
735 Zion StLocal grocery store 5 minute drive
Healthy local small grocer and prepared takeout options - sandwiches and salads are great!
43 locals recommend
California Organics Market and Café
135 Argall WayHealthy local small grocer and prepared takeout options - sandwiches and salads are great!
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College Dr